Ocean acidification in the Great Barrier Reef

Ocean Acidification Causing Coral 'Osteoporosis' On Iconic Reefs

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

New research from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) reveals the distinct impact that ocean acidification is having on coral growth on some of the world's iconic reefs.

Key Points: 
  • New research from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) reveals the distinct impact that ocean acidification is having on coral growth on some of the world's iconic reefs.
  • The compounding effects of temperature, local stressors, and now ocean acidification will be devastating for many reefs."
  • "This method really opens a new way to determine the impact of ocean acidification on reefs around the world," said Guo.
  • Pollution and land runoffcan exacerbate the effects of ocean acidification, causing corals in local reefs to weaken more quickly than those located farther away from human settlements.